Gryphon Financial Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, business succession planning, estate planning, family office services, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. The firm advises 3 private funds.
Gryphon Financial Partners reports 661 clients. They include 341 high-net-worth individuals, 314 individual clients, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 99.7% ($2.43B across 2,803 accounts) are managed with discretion; $8.21M across 16 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $1.6B.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 48% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 52% | 96% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 314 | $102M | 4.2% | $324K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 341 | $2.33B | 95.6% | $6.84M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $3.15M | 0.1% | $1.05M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $3.11M | 0.1% | $1.56M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $20.9K | 0.0% | $20.9K |
| Total | 661 | $2.44B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 314
- Regulatory AUM
- $102M
- AUM share
- 4.2%
- Avg. per client
- $324K
- Clients
- 341
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.33B
- AUM share
- 95.6%
- Avg. per client
- $6.84M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.15M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.05M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.11M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.56M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $20.9K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $20.9K
Total
- Clients
- 661
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.44B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 3
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Gryphon Financial Partners charges up to 1.50% a year for its Percentage of Assets Under Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Joel Guth owns 75% or more of Gryphon Financial Partners. The leadership team of Gryphon Financial Partners includes Chief Compliance Officer Traci Nickels. It has 31 employees, 15 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Traci NickelsChief Compliance Officer
- Catherine CoryManaging Member
- Joel GuthManaging Member
- Jeffrey LaguschPartner
- Thomas ReganPartner
Investment adviser representatives
16 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Austin Altenburg
- Randi Scott Bellner
- Catherine Zweig Cory
- Terry E Davis Jr.
- Mark Edward Fleming
- Joel Jason Guth
- Ian N. Hundley
- Callie Lynne Jacoby
- Jeffrey R Lagusch
- Kristen Louise Nicholson
- Jennifer Lynn Poirier
- Thomas M. Regan
- Charles James Saunders
- Michael William Solik
- Craig Dewey Sumerel
- Robert Nelson Swansboro
Staff
- 31 employees
- 15 in advisory functions
- 16 state-registered reps
- 1 broker-dealer rep
- 1 insurance agent
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Gryphon Financial Partners, LLC
Joel Guth
Control person · since March 2014
- Owns 10% to 25% of Gryphon Financial Partners, LLC
Catherine Cory
Control person · since March 2014
- Owns 5% to 10% of Gryphon Financial Partners, LLC
GBQ Wealth Advisory, LLC
since May 2023
Gryphon Financial Partners’ regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $1.34B (March 2021) to $2.44B (September 2026); clients rose from 477 to 661 and employees from 10 to 31.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $2.44B | 661 | 31 | 5 |
| March 2025 | $2.03B | 941 | 26 | 2 |
| April 2024 | $1.76B | 808 | 24 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $1.45B | 709 | 15 | 1 |
| April 2022 | $1.65B | 659 | 16 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $1.34B | 477 | 10 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Gryphon Financial Partners has 4 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 3 listed addresses in Ohio.
Ohio · 3 listed addresses
- 325 John H. McConnell BLVD., Suite 425, ColumbusHQ
- 3230 Central Park West, Toldeo
- 4030 Smith RD, Cincinnati
Other business names
Gryphon Financial Partners has reported 2 other business names to the SEC.
- GFP Family Office
- GFP Wealth Management
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Gryphon Financial Partners, LLC
- Headquarters
- 325 John H. McConnell BLVD., Suite 425, Columbus, OH 43215
- Website
- gryphonfinancialpartners.com
- Phone
- 614-929-2880
- @gryphon-financial-partners
- SEC file
- 801-110583
- Founded
- 2014
- Structure
- Ohio LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Gryphon Financial Partners uses Fidelity ($1.89B, 86%) and Charles Schwab ($318M, 14%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Gryphon Financial Partners has custody of $1.22B in client assets for 1,439 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $1.89B86%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $318M14%
At year end, Gryphon Financial Partners’ separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (39%) and funds (39%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.13B across 381 positions; the largest are iShares TR (20.0%), Apple Inc. (4.7%) and State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (4.1%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks39%
- Funds39%
- Registered funds23%
- Pooled vehicles16%
- Bonds13%
- State and local bonds11%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash8%
- Other1%
- Derivatives1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $1.13B
- Reported 13F value
- 381
- Positions
- 45.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +16.3%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF20.0%
- Apple Inc.4.7%
- State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · Call4.1%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Total Stk Mkt3.6%
- Nvidia Corporation3.0%
- Warner Bros Discovery Inc. · Com Ser A2.5%
- Microsoft Corp.2.1%
- Vanguard Admiral Fds Inc. · Midcp 400 Grth2.1%
- Abbvie Inc.2.0%
- iShares TR · MSCI Acwi ETF1.7%
Together, the ten largest are 45.9% of reported value.
How many clients does Gryphon Financial Partners have?
Gryphon Financial Partners has 661 clients and manages $2.44 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 341 high-net-worth individuals, 314 individual clients, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 September 2026
What services does Gryphon Financial Partners offer?
Gryphon Financial Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, business succession planning, estate planning, family office services, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Gryphon Financial Partners charge?
Gryphon Financial Partners charges up to 1.50% a year for its Percentage of Assets Under Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Gryphon Financial Partners use?
Gryphon Financial Partners’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $1.89B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $318M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Gryphon Financial Partners have?
Gryphon Financial Partners has 16 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 31 employees, and 15 perform investment advisory functions. 1 employee is a registered representative of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Gryphon Financial Partners invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Gryphon Financial Partners’ separately managed accounts held 39% exchange-traded equities, 23% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 16% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 11% state and local bonds, 8% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% derivatives. It advises 3 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Gryphon Financial Partners?
Gryphon Financial Partners’ direct owners are Joel Guth (75% or more), Catherine Cory (10% to 25%) and GBQ Wealth Advisory, LLC (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 September 2026
How does Gryphon Financial Partners get paid?
Gryphon Financial Partners is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Gryphon Financial Partners registered with the SEC?
Yes, Gryphon Financial Partners has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 30 May 2017. Its CRD number is 288210 and its SEC file number is 801-110583.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 17 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Gryphon Financial Partners?
Gryphon Financial Partners’ main office is at 325 John H. McConnell BLVD., Suite 425, Columbus, OH 43215. Its phone number is 614-929-2880. Its website is gryphonfinancialpartners.com.